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phraseYou use on the whole to indicate that what you are saying is true in general but may not be true in every case, or that you are giving a general opinion or summary of something. On the whole, people miss the opportunity to enjoy leisure. The towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest. See full dictionary entry for wholeon the whole in British Englisha. taking all things into consideration on the whole in American English all things considered; in general See full dictionary entry for whole Examples of 'on the whole' in a sentenceon the whole Chinese translation of 'on the whole' -
大体(體)上 (dàtǐ shang)
See whole (sense 4) Nearby words ofon the whole - on the understanding that ...
- on the way
- on the Web
- on the whole
- on the/sb's agenda
- on time
- on tiptoe
Definition taking all things into consideration On the whole, I think it's better if I don't come with you. Synonyms all in all all things considered taking everything into consideration Definition in general On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days. Synonyms to a large extent as a general rule generally speaking Additional synonymsDefinition on the whole Altogether, it was a delightful town garden. Synonyms on the whole, generally, mostly, in general, collectively, all things considered, on average, for the most part, all in all, on balance, in toto, as a whole, al2gethr Definition usually As a rule, these tourists take far too many souvenirs with them. Synonyms usually, generally, mainly, normally, on the whole, for the most part, ordinarily, customarilyBy and large, the papers greet the government's new policy with scepticism. Synonyms on the whole, generally, mostly, in general, all things considered, predominantly, in the main, for the most part, all in all, as a rule, taking everything into consideration Nearby words ofon the whole - on the trot
- on the wane
- on the way or on your way
- on the whole
- on this or that score
- on time
- on top of the world
Additional synonymsDefinition mainly or mostly a committee composed of leaders of the rival factions Synonyms mainly, largely, usually, mostly, in general, on the whole, predominantly, in the mainDefinition generally For the most part, they try to keep out of local disputes. Synonyms mainly, largely, generally, chiefly, mostly, principally, on the whole, in the mainDefinition generally In general, young people are less likely to vote in an election. Synonyms on the whole, largely, chiefly, mainly, mostly, principally, predominantly, in the main, for the most partDefinition on the whole In the main, children are taboo in the workplace. Synonyms on the whole, generally, mainly, mostly, in general, for the most partDefinition for the most part The birds live mainly on nectar. Synonyms chiefly, mostly, largely, generally, usually, principally, in general, primarily, above all, substantially, on the whole, predominantly, in the main, for the most part, most of all, first and foremost, to the greatest extent Definition almost entirely I am working with mostly highly motivated people. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, principally, primarily, above all, on the whole, predominantly, for the most part, almost entirely Definition usually or typically On average we would be spending $200 a day. Synonyms usually, generally, normally, typically, for the most part, as a ruleThe landscape has remained predominantly rural in appearance. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, mostly, generally, principally, primarily, on the whole, in the main, for the most part, to a great extent, preponderantly This is principally because the major export markets are slowing. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, especially, particularly, mostly, primarily, above all, predominantly, in the main, for the most part, first and foremost |